Accused kidnapper to face only one trial
Wilfred Rusty Bannister will be tried March 13 under a single proceeding after a Florida Supreme Court ruling struck down a two trial scheme. The case covers kidnapping and sexual battery of a 15 year old at Oscar Scherer State Park. He pleads innocent by reason of insanity and is jailed without bond.
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Wilfred
Rusty” Bannister
Florida Supreme Court
Basis
James Gardner
Bannister
Supreme Court
Gardner
Oscar Scherer State Park
Sarasota
Dream comes true for Venice author
Venice author Walter Farley, creator of The Black Stallion, continues work on his 38th book at his Venice home as film rights are acquired by Francis Ford Coppola. The Black Stallion film, starring 11-year-old Kelly Reno, will adapt the story with locations in Sardinia Rome Canada and California, echoing the book’s desert island journey and racing world.
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Desert Island
New York State
Russia
Malaysia
Japan
Italy
the Black Stallion
Walter Farley
Venice
United States
Israel
Farley
Walt Disney
Flicka
Fury
Francis Ford Coppola
Coppola
Hollywood
Sardinia
Rome
Canada
California
Kelly Reno
Steve Cauthen
Mobile park seeks non profit status in AMH district
Sarasota County Commission heard Kings Gate Club Mobile Home Park's request for a special exception to operate a member owned park in an AMH district. Residents gathered outside due to fire safety limits as 300 plus signatures backed the idea with no opposition voiced. The board added noise barriers and a grass swale requirement before resuming March 7. The session also approved a sealcoat plan for 2.57 miles of South Venice Road and Bridge District 2.
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Sarasota County
Commission
Dana and Roberts Bay Environmental Society
Cow Pen
County Planning Department
HUD
South Venice Road
Hope for lower prices for Bob Hope show at Van Wezel
Venice Hospital offers $25 tickets on a first come, first served basis for Bob Hope's March 17 benefit at the Van Wezel. The event features Harry Wuest’s 14 piece orchestra and supports the hospital expansion program. Call 485 7711 extension 126 for tickets.
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Bob Hope
van Wezel
Jerry Kinder
Venice Hospital
Hospital Board of Trustees
Development Council
Kinder
Harry Wuest
Disney World
St. Patrick's Day
the Hospital
Property returns explain creature comforts exemption rules
Sarasota County property appraiser John Mikos clarifies personal property returns mailed to residents and non residents. He notes the forms are required by Florida law and asks all non residents to file by March 1, listing personal property used to serve creature comforts such as food clothing and shelter. The process for Florida residents is a simple resident check and signature.
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Sarasota County
John Mikos
Mikos
Florida
Mikes
Venice teen earns appointment to West Point
Thomas R. Kinsella of Venice has an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point after Senate and Congressional nominations. The 17 year old Venice High senior is student government president, sports editor, member of Key Club and Honor Society, and has twice been a Voice of Democracy finalist. Baker of Pineview and Skidmore of Osprey are also nominated.
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Thomas R. Kinsella
Venice
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
William Kinsella
Blackwood Drive
Venice Gardens
Lawton Chiles
Military Academy Advisory Committee
Kinsella
Rep. L.A
Bafalis
10Th Congressional District
Dennis B
Brad” Baker
William R. Skidmore
Osprey
Venice High School
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Voice of Democracy
VFW
Gary) Mitchell
Baker
Pineview
Sarasota County
Key Club
Florida
Electronic Club
Venice Coin and Currency Club
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Theodore Blau
Sarasota Circuit
Dr. Blau
Black Stallion
Cass Ole
Tim Farley
Liliane Johnson
Sun Coast Gondolier
SCC
Military Academy Bound
Oen
Tereve
Gute O Eles
Sato Vereak
Eeeneae Ee
Simply Sinclair Eee Sane
Tides Sada Sockes
Aeeeders
Dennis B. Baker
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